28 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
1
A mix of brief notes cites W G Horder on careful speech and its effects, observations on red light enhancing plant characteristics, a Reading England pigeon perched on a grate, and tips from the Indianapolis News about using a flatiron stand to keep food warm or simmer without burning.
A Londoner visiting Clay Center says English fare is prosy and admits he never tasted fried chicken or strawberry shortcake, viewing them as unknown in his country. The remark appears in a Kansas City Star item reflecting cross cultural culinary gaps and humor.
A miscellaneous column threads abstract maxims from Carl Schura with social anecdotes. A Pennsylvania woman dies due to a hair accessory incident linked to a reported fashion death. A South Carolina prophet predicts the world’s end next year amid winter forecasts. A New York capitalist loses 10 million dollars in three months, hinting at rapid wealth turnover. In Cleveland, a grocery is advertised for sale after the owner’s death, challenging the old saying you can’t take it with you.
A fragment notes Brooks' comet allegedly with two tails and that persistent observers may glimpse two comets. It also recalls a deer hunter who died of natural causes long ago, a time of bow and arrow hunting.
Red Cross announces a Bureau of Communication in Washington for inquiries about welfare and whereabouts of relatives in Central Powers territories. Messages route via Geneva and International Red Cross, with two two-cent stamps for postage. Inquiries limited to personal matters, must be in listed languages, and include full sender and recipient details.
State Patriotic Week announced by Albuquerque citizens after the state fair was not held this year. Aim to help friends and relatives of New Mexico soldiers in U S service at Fort Sam Funston to visit the camp. (Continued on page 2)
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